Solar Watch — July 05, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

Solar Flare Activity — Last 12 Hours
Peak: M-class @ 05:39 UTC (10h 21min ago)
  M @ 04:30 UTC  ·  M @ 05:29 UTC  ·  M @ 10:59 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-05 16:00 UTC
Moderate solar activity persists with ongoing M-class flare production
SOLAR: UNSETTLED
GEO: QUIET

Active Regions
5
X-Ray
A/B (quiet)

Solar activity remains elevated with five active regions contributing to a series of M-class flares over the last 12 hours. Geomagnetic conditions are currently unsettled but remain below storm thresholds.

HMI Continuum Intensity

HMI Continuum · Visible Light

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

SUVI 304Å · Extreme Ultraviolet

R0
Radio Blackouts
24h max: R0

S0
Solar Radiation
24h max: S0

G0
Geomagnetic Storm
24h max: G0

Planetary Kp-Index
3.3
0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

F10.7 Solar Flux
136.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The solar environment is active, headlined by AR4479, which has produced several M-class flares. Despite this increased flare cadence, the planetary K-index is fluctuating near 3.3, indicating only minor geomagnetic unrest. Solar flux stands at 136 sfu, reflecting a moderately active cycle as we monitor for potential further impulsive energy releases.

Key Metric

The 55% M-class flare probability is the most important metric, as it indicates a sustained potential for radio interference on the sunlit side of Earth.

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain in the unsettled range with Kp indices hovering around 3. Flare activity will likely persist at moderate levels, with a 55% probability of additional M-class flares as the identified active regions traverse the solar disk.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Auroral activity is expected to be confined to high latitudes. Observers in mid-latitudes are unlikely to see significant displays under the current conditions.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4483 S06W29 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4482 S08E62 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4479 N16W89 Eki/BGD 9/5/0
AR4481 N14E33 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4478 S05W74 Eko/BG 0/0/0
2026-07-05 02:56:06.913Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-07-05 00:27:14.067Space Weather Message Code: WARK07
2026-07-05 00:05:42.410Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
2026-07-04 23:00:54.203Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
2026-07-04 21:16:21.380Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01

Monitor AR4479 closely for any evolution in magnetic complexity that could lead to more significant X-ray bursts or eruptive activity.